Pastors in Recovery

Episode 91 - Everbody Else | + Original Song "Everybody Else"

Episode 91 -  Everbody Else In Episode 91 of the Pastors in Recovery, Jon opens up about something he misunderstood about himself for years — why certain parts of ministry energized him while other parts emotionally drained him. Why did preaching, mentoring, recovery groups, creativity, and helping people solve problems feel life-giving… while hospital visits, emotionally heavy conversations, and intimate adult interactions often created anxiety and exhaustion? This honest conversation explores: * performance anxiety in ministry, * emotional wiring, * purposeful helping, * fear of emotionally undefined situations, * and the hidden danger of using ministry as a safe place to avoid facing our own pain. Jon shares personal stories from youth ministry, church planting, Celebrate Recovery, and even working tech at Target, where God slowly stretched and grew him relationally over time. This episode is for pastors, leaders, caregivers, and helpers who genuinely love people… but sometimes realize they’ve spent so much time helping everybody else that they forgot how to let God help them too. Featuring the original song: 🎵 “Everybody Else” Remember, God meets us in our brokenness… and that’s where the journey of restoration begins. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].  Connect : 🌐 www.pastorsinrecovery.com [http://www.pastorsinrecovery.com] 🌐Facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com Find the Podcast: ▶️ Youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) search for Pastors in Recovery Podcast Music: 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) under Crashing Lyrics ▶️ Youtube.com/@crashinglyrics -> Pastors in Recovery Playlist  This episode includes AI-generated content.

Episode 90 - Called… But Not Ready Yet | + Original Song "Not Ready Yet"

Episode 90 - Called… But Not Ready Yet What happens when someone feels genuinely called by God… but they’re not fully ready yet? In Episode 90 of Pastors in Recovery, Jon Hammond talks honestly about one of the most difficult balancing acts pastors face: encouraging people in their calling while also protecting the church through wisdom, discernment, and healthy leadership boundaries. Drawing from personal experiences in Bible college, early ministry opportunities, painful leadership betrayals, and lessons learned the hard way, Jon explores the difference between charisma and character, gifting and grounding, passion and preparation. This episode dives into: * why calling and readiness are not always the same thing * the danger of releasing leaders too quickly * how wounded pastors can swing toward control or unhealthy trust * why healthy churches require both grace and discernment * how leaders like Tommy Barnett and Rick Warren modeled healthy delegation and development * and why pastors must seek God’s wisdom and trusted counsel when making leadership decisions Most importantly, this episode reminds us that God often calls people long before He finishes shaping them. Because healthy pastors grow healthy churches. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].  Connect : 🌐 www.pastorsinrecovery.com [http://www.pastorsinrecovery.com] 🌐Facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com Find the Podcast: ▶️ Youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) search for Pastors in Recovery Podcast Music: 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) under Crashing Lyrics ▶️ Youtube.com/@crashinglyrics -> Pastors in Recovery Playlist  This episode includes AI-generated content.

Episode 89 - Another Church Town | + Original Song "Another Church Town"

Episode 89 - Another Church Town Sometimes the hardest part of ministry isn’t the sermon… it’s the moving truck. In Episode 89 of the Pastors in Recovery podcast, Jon Hammond talks honestly about the emotional cost of relocating in ministry and how repeated church moves can deeply affect pastors, wives, and children. New churches can bring excitement, opportunity, and fresh vision… but they can also leave families exhausted, uprooted, and quietly hurting. This episode explores the tension between genuine calling and the temptation to escape burnout, conflict, restlessness, or the pursuit of “something bigger.” If you’ve ever packed boxes for another ministry move… wondered how it affected your marriage… or watched your children struggle with instability and loss… this conversation is for you. 📖 Key Scripture: Luke 14:28–30 1 Timothy 3:4–5 🎵 Includes the original song: “Another Church Town” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].  Connect : 🌐 www.pastorsinrecovery.com [http://www.pastorsinrecovery.com] 🌐Facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com Find the Podcast: ▶️ Youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) search for Pastors in Recovery Podcast Music: 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) under Crashing Lyrics ▶️ Youtube.com/@crashinglyrics -> Pastors in Recovery Playlist  This episode includes AI-generated content.

Episode 88 - Struggling Children and You Can’t Fix It | + Original Song "I'll Leave the Porch Light On"

Episode 88 - Struggling Children and You Can’t Fix It Some of the deepest pain a parent can carry is watching a child struggle… and realizing you can’t fix it. In this honest and heartfelt episode of Pastors in Recovery, we talk about the heartbreak of loving teenage or adult children who are making difficult choices, drifting spiritually, resisting help, or blaming the very people trying to care for them. For many parents, the dream slowly changes over time. First you hoped they’d love Jesus. Then maybe marry well. Then maybe just stay in church. Then maybe just find stability. Then maybe… just stay safe. And through it all, your love never got smaller. This episode is for parents carrying guilt, grief, confusion, and private tears. Especially those who feel like they failed when in reality they are dealing with something every loving parent eventually learns: You can love deeply… and still not control the outcome. We’ll talk about: • When helping gets called controlling • Why parents carry guilt for choices they didn’t make • Boundaries without losing love • Hope when your child is far from where you dreamed they’d be • Trusting God with what you cannot change 🎵 Featuring the original song: I'll Leave The Porch Light On A moving reminder that even when you can’t walk their road for them, you can still keep the light on. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].  Connect : 🌐 www.pastorsinrecovery.com [http://www.pastorsinrecovery.com] 🌐Facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com Find the Podcast: ▶️ Youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) search for Pastors in Recovery Podcast Music: 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) under Crashing Lyrics ▶️ Youtube.com/@crashinglyrics -> Pastors in Recovery Playlist  This episode includes AI-generated content.

Episode 87 - Don’t Forget Her - Loving Your Wife | + Original Song "Still In Your Corner"

Episode 87 - Don’t Forget Her - Loving Your Wife When Life Gets Heavy Sometimes in ministry, we give our best energy to everyone else… and the one closest to us gets what’s left. In this episode of Pastors in Recovery, we take an honest look at what it means to truly love your wife—not just in words, but in presence, sacrifice, and everyday choices. With Mother’s Day approaching, this is a reminder that our wives don’t just need appreciation once a year… they need to know they’re not walking alone. We’ll talk about: • The quiet ways we drift at home while staying faithful in ministry • What it really means to “lay down your life” for your wife • How distraction and comparison can steal your affection • Simple, tangible ways to step back in and love her well This episode isn’t about guilt. It’s about returning. 🎵 Featuring the original song: “In Your Corner” A powerful reminder of what it means to come back, stand beside her, and carry the weight together. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].  Connect : 🌐 www.pastorsinrecovery.com [http://www.pastorsinrecovery.com] 🌐Facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com Find the Podcast: ▶️ Youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) search for Pastors in Recovery Podcast Music: 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) under Crashing Lyrics ▶️ Youtube.com/@crashinglyrics -> Pastors in Recovery Playlist  This episode includes AI-generated content.